STABLE-2007/ACUTE-2007: Sex Offender Needs Assessment - SOAP106

Corrections & Community Justice Division

Course Description

This online training describes the background and utilization of the STABLE-2007 and ACUTE-2007 sex offender risk assessment measures. It provides an overview, detailed instruction and practical experience in the use of these risk assessment tools. The course prepares criminal justice personnel and other professionals to employ these measures and enables them to estimate the risk of a sex offender's sexual and violent recidivism. In its discussion of risk factors, the course also explores the major variables that have been found to underlie sexual re-offence.

For more information on this topic, visit the Sex Offender Risk/Need Assessment webpage.

This is a 21 hour online course, designed to be completed part time over five weeks. All materials and resources are provided electronically. Evaluative components for this training include course participation (completion of all exercises) and a final written assignment and exam.

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite courses required to take this training. However, participants are strongly advised to have first completed one of the following courses:

• STATIC-99R: Sex Offender Risk Assessment - SOAP105
• Other approved training in STATIC-99 or STATIC-99R [approved training refers to training delivered by STATIC-99 certified trainers]

Computer Requirements
Students must meet minimum computer requirements prior to starting the course.

In addition, you must have Flash 8 viewer with audio capabilities and high-speed Internet for this course. If you can view Dr. Karl Hanson's video on the Sex Offender Risk/Need Assessment webpage you likely meet the requirements.

Note: B.C. Probation Officers should not take this course and are instead advised to consult their Local Manager to be enrolled in a separate sex offender training program for Corrections Branch employees.

Course Dates

To register for the course, click on a date below, then Add to Cart. Note that additional fees and taxes may apply in addition to listed tuition price. Tuition listed below is for Canadian students and permanent residents; International students should contact the Registration Office to obtain international tuition prices.

Please note: as of April 1, tuition and mandatory fees for most JIBC courses and programs increase by 2% as permitted by the Province of BC Tuition Limit Policy. For more information about tuition and fee increases, contact the applicable program area or the Registration Office.